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Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Juicy meatballs loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese, smothered in bourbon BBQ sauce, and served in a soft sub roll.


Ingredients

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Meatballs:

    • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Other:

  • 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 sub rolls
  • 8 slices crispy bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake meatballs: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Assemble subs: In a skillet, heat bourbon BBQ sauce. Add cooked meatballs, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Stir to coat meatballs.
  5. Prepare subs: Slice sub rolls, fill with meatball mixture, and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize these subs with additional toppings like pickles, jalapenos, or coleslaw.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add some hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sub
  • Calories: 600 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg